Resources

The NYS Restaurant Association works with many industry partners to produce a wide variety of materials on topics relating to the restaurant industry. Here is a snapshot of our most recent white papers, manuals, and guides:

Restaurant Energy EfficiencyThis is easier than you may think. There are many simple changes you can make to promote sustainability. This article will point out some of our most effective strategies such as:

Website Accessibility Lawsuits under Americans with Disabilities Act on the RiseIn the e-commerce age, lawsuits complaining that businesses websites are not accessible to vision-impaired users in violation of Title III are on the rise.Learn more

Don’t Lose Your Restaurant Because of Unpaid Taxes: Three Things You Need to KnowMany restaurateurs fall behind on their taxes due to the constant cash flow issues and low profit margins characteristic of the industry. However, if they fail to address their tax issues promptly, restaurant owners risk losing their businesses.Learn more

Overtime Rule WebinarShould employers who already communicated reclassification decisions rescind those communications? Halt plans and communications that have not been made? Could the decision be reversed? How does the Trump Administration impact the Final Rule? What about State law?Learn more

NYC Posting Requirements (Checklist)A quick reference sheet and check list to easily understand what needs to be posted and recorded.Learn more

Understanding the Basics: Spread of Hours (Infographic)A detailed one-sheet infographic to help restaurant owners and operators understand the "Spread of Hours" law.Learn more

Green Hospitality Initiative (GHI): WorkbookThis workbook will help new and existing restaurants with greening their operations. It will serve as a guide that will focus on the key goals of the GHI and provide additional ideas and resources for all aspects of greening a restaurant. ﻿Learn more

Restaurant Owners ManualRestaurant Owner Manual, which aims to provide over 24,000 NYC restaurants with user-friendly guidance on the basics of operating within NYC so that diverse restaurant owners and their largely immigrant restaurant workforce alike can continue to thrive.Learn More